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Councilmember Kuzma stated he is glad the building is being fixed up and if the owner is comfortable with this use, he would support the request. Tom Gonyea, Java Enterprises LLC, stated he purchased this property from a bank about six months ago and spent a lot of money and effort to clean it up. He stated this type of destination business will result in the other businesses receiving more business. Mayor Strommen stated she views having a destination use is better than having nothing and agreed it would draw people who will use the other businesses. Councilmember Backous stated he supports this use as there is nothing like it in the area. He stated the City is close to getting out of the master planning business and this request involves a supportive property owner and tenant. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to Adopt Ordinance #14-01 An Amendment to Chapter 117 of the City Code, Which Chapter is Known as Zoning and Subdivision of the City Code of Ramsey Minnesota, An Ordinance Amending City Code 117 -114 (B -1 General Business District) Adding a Section Titled "Indoor Shooting Ranges;" Case of Total Defense, Inc. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Tossey, Backous, Johns, Kuzma, and LeTourneau. Voting No: None. 7.04: Consider Approvals Related to Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow an Indoor Shooting Range at 6001 167th Avenue NW; Case of Total Defense, Inc. Assistant Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the request of Total Defense, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow an indoor shooting range at 6001 167 Avenue NW. He indicated the Planning Commission recommended approval contingent upon the adoption of both a Zoning Text Amendment and the creation of City Code Section 117 -363 establishing minimum performance standards for indoor shooting ranges. Assistant Planner/ Environmental Coordinator Anderson reviewed possible actions for the Council's consideration. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to Adopt Resolution #14 -01 -005 Adopting Findings of Fact #0920 related to a request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an indoor shooting range at 6001 167 Avenue NW, and to Adopt Resolution #14-01- 006 Approving a Conditional Use Permit to operate an indoor shooting range at 6001 167 Avenue NW, contingent upon Ordinance #14 -01, which establishes minimum requirements for indoor shooting ranges, being adopted and becoming effective. This motion and resolution would become null and void if Ordinance #14 -01 does not become effective. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Tossey, Backous, Johns, Kuzma, and LeTourneau. Voting No: None. City Council / January 28, 2014 Page 9 of 13